For the occupations in
Table 1 below, which are on the eligible lists of skilled occupations (the Short-term Skilled Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List or Regional Occupation List), any nomination for these occupations or any application for a TSS, SESR or ENS visa connected with these occupations must satisfy the skills, qualifications, experience and employment background required under the standard TSS and ENS visa programs.
| Table 1: Specified medical occupations on the combined eligible list of skilled occupations |
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | ANZSCO Skill Level |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | 1 |
| 252312 | Dentist | 1 |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | 1 |
| 253111 | General Medical Practitioner | 1 |
| 134211 | Medical Administrator | 1 |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners (nec) | 1 |
| 251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 1 |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | 1 |
| 251411 | Optometrist | 1 |
| 251912 | Orthotists or Prosthetist | 1 |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | 1 |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec | 1 |
| 272499 | Social Professionals (e.g. Linguist) | 1 |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians (nec) | 1 |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | 1 |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General) | 1 |
For the occupations in
Table 2 below, which are on the eligible lists of skilled occupations (the Short-term Skilled Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List or Regional Occupation List), any nomination for these occupations or any application for a TSS, SESR or ENS visa connected with these occupations must satisfy the skills, qualification and employment background required under the standard TSS, SESR and ENS visa programs.
A concession to the work experience requirement is provided whereby visa applicants must have:
- at least one (1) year of full-time work experience (38 hours plus per week) if applying for a TSS or SESR visa.
Work experience can include:
- work undertaken as part-time (equivalent to one year full-time).
- work experience counted towards being skilled (ANZSCO) also counts towards the work experience requirement.
- must be in the nominated occupation, or a related occupation at the same skill level.
| Table 2: Other occupations on the combined eligible list of skilled occupations |
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | ANZSCO Skill Level |
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | 1 |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | 1 |
| 321111 | Automotive Electrician | 3 |
| 121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | 1 |
| 331212 | Carpenter | 3 |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | 3 |
| 351311 | Chef | 2 |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | 1 |
| 399211 | Chemical Plant Operator | 3 |
| 234211 | Chemist (Industrial) | 1 |
| 311411 | Chemistry Technician | 2 |
| 111111 | Chief Executive or Managing Director | 1 |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | 1 |
| 421111 | Child Care Worker | 3 |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | 1 |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 2 |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | 2 |
| 411711 | Community Worker | 2 |
| 149212 | Customer Service Manager | 2 |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | 3 |
| 411712 | Disabilites Services Officer | 2 |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher | 1 |
| 311412 | Earth Science Technician | 2 |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | 1 |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineers Technician | 2 |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | 3 |
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | 3 |
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
[Precision Farming Specialist] | 3 |
| 441211 | Emergency Service Worker | 3 |
| 133211 | Engineers Manager | 1 |
| 233914 | Engineers Technologist | 1 |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | 1 |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | 1 |
| 411713 | Family Support Worker | 2 |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Advisor (Financial Planner) | 1 |
| 149112 | Fitness Centre Manager | 2 |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | 3 |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | 3 |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder | 3 |
| 234411 | Geologist | 1 |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | 1 |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | 1 |
| 362311 | Greenkeeper | 3 |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | 3 |
| 313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | 2 |
| 313199 | ICT Support Technician nec | 2 |
| 139913 | Laboratory Manager | 1 |
| 323313 | Locksmith | 3 |
| 221112 | Management Accountant | 1 |
| 133411 | Manufacturer | 1 |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineers Technician | 2 |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | 3 |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | 3 |
| 312512 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 2 |
| 312912 | Mining Engineer (exclusing Petroleum) | 1 |
| 121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | 1 |
| 512111 | Office Manager (General) | 2 |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | 1 |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 1 |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | 1 |
| 511112 | Program or Project Administrator | 2 |
| 131114 | Public Relations Manager | |
| 313211 | Radio Communications Technician | 2 |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant | 1 |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | 1 |
| 312611 | Safety Inspector | 2 |
| 131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | 1 |
| 311499 | Science Technician | 2 |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | 1 |
| 272511 | Social Worker | 1 |
| 251214 | Sonographer | 1 |
| 399516 | Sound Technician | 3 |
| 452321 | Sports Development Officer | 3 |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | 1 |
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | 1 |
| 2322212 | Surveyor (Mine Surveyor) | 1 |
| 263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | 1 |
| 313212 | Telecommunications Field Engineer | 2 |
| 263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | 1 |
| 313213 | Telecommunications Network Planner | 2 |
| 313214 | Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 2 |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner [Town Planner] | 1 |
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | 3 |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | 3 |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | 1 |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | 2 |
For the Occupations which are not on the combined eligible list of skilled occupations, the following skills, qualifications, experience and employment background criteria will be included in the Labour Agreements associated with this Agreement.
Qualifications are to be assessed by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority (as specified in the Labour Agreement) as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework
(AQF) qualification detailed for the relevant tables below, in order to assist the Minister's decision as to whether the visa applicant has the necessary qualifications for the position.
The Minister may require a person to demonstrate that he or she has the skills that are necessary to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation by undertaking a skills assessment conducted by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority (as specified in the Labour Agreement). Any skills assessment must be certified as being in accordance with the arrangements agreed to with the Commonwealth. A skills assessment is required for applications lodged for the occupations listed in
Tables 3 to 7.
Experience must be certified by the Goldfields DAR as being genuine and relevant to the nominated occupation/position, in order to assist the Minister's decision as to whether the visa applicant has the necessary employment background for the position.
ANZSCO Skill Level 1 - 3 Occupations (not on eligible skills lists) The occupations outlined in Table 3 must meet the following requirements:
- If required to do so by the Minister, a visa applicant must undergo a skills assessment by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority (as specified in the Labour Agreement), and
- Meet the skill level requirements as defined in ANZSCO, and
- Have at least one year of full-time post qualification work experience (38 hours plus per week) if applying for the TSS or SESR visa.
- Work experience can include:
- work undertaken as part-time (equivalent to one year full-time)
- work experience counted towards being skilled (ANZSCO) also counts towards the work experience requirement.
- must be in the nominated occupation, or a related occupation at the same skill level.
| Table 3: ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3 Occupations not on the eligible skilled occupation list |
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | ANZSCO Skill Level |
| 070499 | Asphalt Technician | 3 |
| 399513 | Light Technician | 3 |
| 521111 | Personal Assistant | 3 |
| 361211 | Shearer | 3 |
| 070499 | Sound and Light Technician | 3 |
Specified ANZSCO Skill Level 2 Occupations (not on eligible skills lists) The following skills requirements are to be met for the following skill level 2 specified occupation, not included in the eligible list of skilled occupations, as outlined in
Table 4. The TSS or SESR visa applicant must:
- undergo skills assessment conducted by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority (as specified in the Labour Agreement)
AND MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS OF REQUIREMENTS
- meet the qualification level as defined in ANZSCO in business administration or in a field highly relevant to the retail setting being managed, and
- have at least one year post qualification experience (20 hours plus per week) completed within the last five years.
OR
- meet the qualification level as defined in ANZSCO in any field of study other than mentioned above, and
- have at least one year post qualification experience (38 hours plus per week) completed within the last five years.
OR
- meet the qualification level as defined in ANZSCO in any field of study, and
- have at least four years’ work experience (20 hours plus per week) if undertaken prior to completion of the qualification.
ANZSCO Indicative Skill Level: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma
| Table 4: Specified ANZSCO Skill Level 2 Occupations |
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | ANZSCO Skill Level |
| | None specified in current Goldfields DAMA | |
Specified ANZSCO Skill Level 3 Occupations (not on eligible skills lists) For occupations listed in
Table 5 the following skill and experience requirements apply. The TSS or SESR visa applicant must:
- undergo a skills assessment conducted by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority (as specified in the Labour Agreement)
AND
- have at least a relevant AQF Certificate III or equivalent or higher level qualification, and
- have at least one year (20 hours plus per week) relevant post qualification experience.
ANZSCO Indicative Skill Level: AQF Certificate III
| Table 5: Specified ANZSCO Skill Level 3 Occupations |
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | ANZSCO Skill Level |
| 421111 | Child Care Worker | 3 |
Specified occupation and other ANZSCO Skill Level 4 Occupations (not on eligible skills lists) For occupations listed not in ANZSCO and other skill level 4 occupations requested under this Agreement as listed in
Table 6 the following skill and experience requirements apply. The TSS or SESR visa applicant must:
- undergo a skills assessment conducted by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority (as specified in the Labour Agreement)
AND MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS OF REQUIREMENTS
- have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II or equivalent or higher level qualification, and
- have at least one and a half years (20 hours plus per week) relevant post qualification experience.
OR
- have at least a relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III or equivalent or higher level qualification, and
- have at least one year (20 hours plus per week) relevant post qualification experience).
OR
- have at least one year (38 hours plus per week) relevant experience.
ANZSCO Indicative Skill Level: AQF Certificate II or III
| Table 6: Specified other ANZSCO Skill Level 4 Occupations |
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | ANZSCO Skill Level |
| 423111 | Aged or Disabled Carer | 4 |
| 721111 | Agriculture and Horticulture Mobile Plant Operator | 4 |
| 712914 | Concrete Batching Plant Operators | 4 |
| 423211 | Dental Assistant | 4 |
| 712211 | Driller | 4 |
| 421112 | Family Day Care Educator | 4 |
| 711211 | Industrial Spray Painter | 4 |
| 831211 | Meat Boner and Slicer | 4 |
| 721999 | Mobile Plant Operator (nec) | 4 |
| 423312 | Nursing Support Worker | 4 |
| 423313 | Personal Care Assistant | 4 |
| 070499 | Process Technician | 4 |
| 721915 | Road Roller Operator | 4 |
| 070499 | Rope Access Technician | 4 |
| 711516 | Rubber Production Machine Operator (Belt Splicer) | 4 |
| 831212 | Slaughterer | 4 |
ANZSCO Skill Level 5 Occupations (not on eligible skills lists) For skill level 5 occupations requested under this Agreement as listed in
Table 7 below, the following skill and experience requirements apply. The TSS visa applicant must:
- undergo skills assessment conducted by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority (as specified in the Labour Agreement)
AND MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS OF REQUIREMENTS
- have at least a relevant AQF Certificate I or equivalent or higher level qualification, and
- have at least six months (20 hours plus per week) relevant post qualification experience.
OR
- have at least one year (38 hours plus per week) relevant experience.
ANZSCO Indicative Skill Level: Certificate I or compulsory secondary education
| Table 7: Specified ANZSCO Skill Level 3 Occupations |
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | ANZSCO Skill Level |
| 821912 | Driller's Assistant | 5 |